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voted him as a token and recognition of his services to the lodge during the past year . Bro . Jenkins made a very suitable and feeling reply . Before the lodge was closed Bro . J . T . Moss , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Middx ., rose , and addressing the Master , said that a very pleasing duty devolved upon him , viz ., in the name of some members of the lod of presenting to the

ge , R . W . P . G . M ., Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., with a souvenir as a mark of respect in which he was held by the brethren . The presentation took the form of a plateglass , artistically designed and painted , surmounted with the Prince of Wales' feathers , and the symbols of the Masonic

Order , beautifully displayed in gilt frame . Bro . Thiellay , P . M ., took charge of the gift for the Colonel , who was absent from the lodge through illness . Letters were read from Bros . Riley and Jones , expressing their inability to be present , but sending good wishes .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The customary toasts followed , and so passed a very pleasant evening . CARLISLE . —Bective Lodge ( No . 1532 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , English-street , on Wednesday , 7 th inst . There were present Bros . C . J . Nanson , W . M . ; M . C Williams , S . W . ; H . Sawyer , J . W . ; J . H . Pearson , I . P . M .,

Hon . Sec ; A . J . Scndell , acting S . D . ; J . T . Liddell , J . D . ; Sidney B . Jopson , l . G . ; Jas . Graham , Tyler ; James C . Mason , P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; George Potter , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; Wm . Nelson , P . M . 310 ; Wm . Court , P . P . G . D . C , 310 ; J . F . Kekwick , 502 ; T . M . Compton , P . M . 127 ; Sergt .-Major Bunyan , VV . M . 310 ; W . P . Gibbings , R . Koster , T . Ormiston , J . W . 310 ; S . Wright 310 ; G . Long , G . White , and G . Faber ,

339-file lodge having been duly opened , Bro . G . Long was raised to the Third Degree , after which the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Maurice C Williams , was proceeded with , the ceremony being ably performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Nanson , assisted by Bro . Kekwick . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the

year as follows : Bros , H . Sawyer , S . W . ; George White , J . W . ; J . T . Liddell , S . D . ; W . P . Gibbings , J . D . ; A . J . Sendell , l . G . ; T . J . Richardson , Stwd . ; W . Matthews , Org . ; J . H . Pearson , Sec . ; Geo . Hetherington , Treas . ; and James Graham , Tyler . Other business having been transacted , the brethren , with a few additional visitors , including Bro . Shawyer , Skiddaw Lodge , and Bro . VV . Orman , adjourned to the County Hotel , where they partook of a banquet , provided

by Bro . Koster , manager of the hotel . The toast of "The Queen " having been duly honoured , The Worshipful Master proposed the toast of "The Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " remarking that he did not know whether when the Prince succeeded to the Throne he would be able to occupy the same position in the Craft as he now did , but he hoped that as long as he remained the Heir Apparent they would have him as the M . W . Grand Master of England .

The toast was honoured in the usual manner . "The Right Hon . the Earl of Bective , R . W . P . G . M ., " was next proposed by Bro . Cook in eulogistic terms , and he said he hoped to see Lord Bective at the Provincial Grand Lodge to be held at Kendal in the autumn . Bro . Sawyer proposed "The W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . L . F . B . Dykes , Esq ., and the rest of the Provincial Officers . "

Bro . Dykes had filled his position with credit to himself and the Craft , and he had worked himself into that high and responsible position by his devoted attention to Masonry . As to the Past Officers , he knew but little of them . He regretted that they did not seem to get a fair share of provincial honours in that district , but he hoped that by working more in unity , and trying to make the

lodge a little nearer to perfection , as they were trying to do in 310 , they would have more honours conferred upon them . He coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Court and Mason , who briefly responded . Bro . Nanson then proposed the toast of the evening , "The Health of the VV . M . " He said ha had carefully watched over the newly-elected W . M . ' s progress in

Freemasonry , and he could say he had assiduously attended to his duties , and he did not think that the Bective Lodge would , at the expiration of his year of office , say they could have found a better officer . The Worshipful Master , in response , said he thought he should have shown more of the wisdom of King Solomon if he had not accepted office this year , but he would

endeavour to fellow in the footsteps of those who had preceded him . _ Not only would he do that but he would endeavour to improve the position of the lodge , to increase its members , and to make the lodge stronger as representing Carlisle in the province . He concluded by expressing a hope that the officers who had been appointed that evening would assist him in the objects he had in view , and

asking that those brethren who had passed the chair would give him the benefit of their experience and instruction . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the I . P . M . " He said Bro . Nanson had carried out his duties during the past year very well indeed . They had been extremely fortunate in selecting him , as the lodge had increased in power and vigour since , and had made many

new members during his term of office , many of whom he was pleased to see present . Bro . Nanson appeared to him to be one who , through thick and thin , had done his utmost to promote the interests of the lodge and Freemasonry generally , and he had therefore the greater pleasure in proposing his health . At the same time he had the pleasure and honour of presenting to him a jewel , which he

hoped he would be proud of and would wear for a long time to come . The jewel was the usual one presented on similar occasions , and the inscription was as follows : " Presented by the members of the Bective Lodge on his retirement from office to Bro . C . J . Nanson , Past Master . " Bro . Kekwick proposed " The Past Masters of the Bective Lodge , and the rest of the Officers . " He had

noticed sometimes that Past Masters took little : interest in the lodge business , and he had wondered whether some Past Masters were not superannuated or paid off . He thought that Past Masters should still remain working members of a lodge for the instruction of the younger members . In speaking of Masonic Institutions , hesaid the Institution for Girls was one with which the lodge was connected , as it was founded about 1 G 0 years ago by the Duchess of Cumberland , and was called " The Cumberland Masonic

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School , " and yet he knew for a fact that neither of the lodges in Carlisle had a vote for that School , whilst at the same time there was a Carlisle girl being educated in the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Bro . Sawyer and Bro . Cook replied / and the latter , as senior P . M . of the lodge , said he could say that during the eleven years since the lodge had been established he

had attended every lodge meeting , with one exception , when he had been in Carlisle . "The W . M . of 310 and Visiting Brethren" was proposed , and it was responded to by Bros . T . Morant Compton and Shawyer , after which Bro . Pearson proposed " The Masonic Charities , " and explained the reason why the lodge had contributed so little to the Charities was owing to its havinir been started under

very difficult circumstances , and a call had been made upon members two or three times to keep the lodge going . They would be better able to subscribe to the Charities in the future , towards which money had already been subscribed . He thought that in a very short time they would have several votes for the Institutions . The Tyler ' s toast having been honoured , the company separated , having spent a very pleasant evening . Several capital songs were rendered during the evening .

MANCHESTER . —Avon Lodge ( No . 1633 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Denmark Hotel , Greenheys , for the purpose of raising Bro ., George Davies , manager of the "Harbour Lights" company , who have been performing to capital houses at the Theatre Royal , and are now in Sheffield . The following brethren were present : Bros .

Wm . Craven , W . M . ; Wm . Byway , P . M ., acting S . W . ; VV . Allitt , J . W . ; A . B . Whittaker , P . M ., Treas . ; Wm , Brown , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Boyland , S . D . ; Charles Swinn , J . D . ; J . Farrington , l . G . ; Wm . Bostock , P . M ., D . C . j T . B . Cavanah , P . M . ; A . P . Forrest . I . P . M . ; M . and J . Maccabe ( the two Macs ); George Davies , and George Burrows , Tyler .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last regular meeting read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , Bro . George Davies was passed to the Third Degree and withdrew . The chair was then occupied by Bro . Thomas Cavanah , P . M ., who raised Bro . Davies to

the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., after which , there being no further business , the lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently assembled around the social board , and had a very pleasant time of it . " The Health of Bro . Davies " was proposed in eloquent terms , heartily drunk , and responded to .

LEEDS . —Prudence Lodge ( No . 2069 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge took place on Saturday afternoon , the 10 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , when there was a large attendance of brethren . The W . M ., Bro . the Rev . Dr . Smyth , D . D . G . M . Eastern Archipelego , was supported by Bros . Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., S . W . ; Tudor Trevor , P . M ., S . W . ; W .

Watson , P . M ., Sec ; Robert Abbott , Treas . ; the Rev . H . S . Butler , Chap . ; the Rev . J . E . Player , S . D . ; Scott Young , J . D . ; Atkinson ( in the absenceof Bro . Fretwell ) , I . G . ; and Robert Craig , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., who acted as I . P . M . The visitors included Past Masters from Leeds , Ripon , Halifax , and other lodges . Bros . Benjamin Sykes Bailey and Lewis Howarth were

raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Mason . This beautiful ceremony was most impressivel y worked . Mr . J . Wilton Jones was afterwards initiated ^ into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the W . M ., who received efficient aid from his two Wardens and from Bro . R . Craig . ti U . . . . . 1 . . . 1 . . . : ~ i . . . . . 11 1 . . . . : 1 ~ i 1 tt .-Hearty good wishes been the

" " having exchanged , brethren and visitors adjourned to " high tea , " after which a most enjoyable time was spent . Bro . Jones , in replying to "The Initiates '" toast , bore testimony to the impressive manner in which the ceremony had been worked . He expressed the hope that he might be enabled to live up to the high standard set by the mystic Craft , and that in his case brother might mean more than a name .

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DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The weeklv meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , on Tuesday , the 13 th Inst . There were present Bros . R . Rowlands , \ V . M . | H . Buckeridge , S . W . ; F . J . Tull , I . W . ; White . S . D . ; E . M . Gibson , l . G . ; R . Walden , Sec . ; James ' Hill , Preceptor ; Wicks , Oldtield , and Simpson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Decrees , and resumed to the First , lira . Simpson

answered the <| tiestions , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , 13 ro . Simpson being the candidate . Bro . Buckeridge rendered the explanation of the tracing board . Bro . R . Rowlands , with the brethren worked the the 1 st Section of the Second Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and closed down to the First . Bros . Wicks and Oldtield , of the Stanhope Lodge , were admitted members . Bro . Hill read a copy of the new by-laws , which he will bring before the lodge for confirmation on the next meeting . Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILUAM LODGE { No . 1 S }) .-i \ meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clitton-road , Malda-hill . Present ! Bros . C . R . Wickens , W . M . ; S . I . Humfress , S . W . ; C . J . Iliorn , J . W , ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas ., and Preceptor ; ] . I , Thomas , Sec . ; W . Drew , S . D . ; E . W . Scattergood , J . D . ; ' W . J , Stratton , I . G . ; C . Stallibrass , Stwd . ; W . Williams , P . M . ; | . Powell , P . M . ; C . Hunt , P . M . ; J . Mellier , A . G . Hayman , C . J . Groves , L . M . Green , | . H . Gluckstcin , S . Klingenstein , J . Stephens , W . M . 1425 ; | . Hutchings ,

and W . Chappie . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Mellier candidate . Bro . Gluck . stein was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Gluckstcin candidate . The lodge was called oil' and ( in . Bros . Gluckstein and Klingenstcin were elected Joining members . Bro . F . G . Baker was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . J . Thomas Secretary . Bro . Humfress was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and he

apppointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Baker , P . M ., proposed in feeling terms that a vote of condolence be entered on tlie minutes , and that a letter of sympathy be sent to the relatives of the late Bro . J . D . Caulcher , P . M ., P . Z ,, one of the founders ot the Prince Frederick William Lodge and chapter , and also of the lodge of instruction , who died suddenly on the 3 rd inst ., this was seconded by the S , W ., Bro . Humfress , and carried unanimously . The bylaws of the lodge were then read , and two Auditors apppointed to go through the accounts and report at the next meeting . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was doted .

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COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , \ V ., on the Sth inst ., when there were present Bros , G . P . Bertini , W . M . ; C . Grassi , S . W . ; W . Hancock , J . W . ; H . T . Pellatt , S . D . ; J . Rayner , T . D . ; R . J . Harnell , l . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; R . W . Williams , A . Wells , F . C . McOueen , E . Bateman , C . Lambert , J . T . Worthy , C . " H . McQueen . ~ J . Woodward , J . D . Graham , W . A . Toten , I . G . Thompson , L S . Henry , H . Hewitt

G . Coleman , P . M . ; J . Skinner , P . M . ; F . T . C . Kecble , P . M . ; G . H . Reynolds , F . Dusterwald , J . B . Docker , P . M . ; T . A . Dickson , R . Kirk , and W . P . Rogers . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . F . C . McQueen and J . Woodward having ottered themselves as candidates for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . C . H . McQueen offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , he was duly questioned ,

entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the lirst time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining memhers of this lodge of instruction : Bro . W . H . ' Toten , S . W . 742 , proposed by Bro . R . J . Harnell , and seconded by Bro . R . Kirk ; Bro . J . G . Thompson , 1681 , proposed hy Bro . J . Ravner , and seconded by Bro . R . Kirk ; and Bro . H . Hewitt , 834 , proposed bv Bro . G . Reynolds , and seconded by Bro . G . Coleman . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith

proposed that Bro . C . Grassi , be W . M . for the ensuing weekseconded by tlie J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M elect was pleased to appoint his oilicers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . \ V . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . G . P . Bertini , W . M ., for the very able and efficient manner in which he had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Considering the difficulty Bro . G . P . Bertini had in mastering the English language , he thought great

credit was due to Bro . G . P . Bertini , and he had seldom seen the Third Degree worked better—seconded by Bro . G . Coleman , who entirely endorsed all that had fallen from the lips of Bro . W . C . Smith . Bro . G . P . Bertini , in reply , thanked the brethren for their kind vote , and said he also felt grateful to Bro . R . J . Harnell for the courteous manner in which he had relinquished his right to the chair , in his favour , that evening . The brethren would quite understand his feeling when he told them he had to work the Three

Degrees in his mother lodge , the New Cross , the next evening . To Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , he felt indebted for much of his Masonic knowledge , and to Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , for his kindness in making all the arrangements , which had enabled him to give them and himself satisfaction . His heart was with this lodge of instruction , and he would do all in his power for its welfare . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was rloscd .

WEST SM 1 THFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th inst ., at the Newmarket Hotel . Present : Bros . F . I . Rumball , W . M . ; Young , S . W . ; W . Jolly , J . VV . ; W . Pennefather , P . M ., Preceptor ; | . W . Jolly . Sec . ; VV . C . Brasher , S . D . ; Sherer , J . D . ; Benson , I . G . ; ' Smyth , Tyler ; U . Mallett , P . M . ; Simpson , Dorking , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Tlie initiation ceremony was ablv worked , Bro . Mallett being the candidate . Bro . F . J . Rumball requested Bro . Young to work the F . C . Degree , who at once

consented , Bro . Mallett again being the candidate , the working , as in the former case being all that could be desired . This being the lirst meeting night for work since returning to their old quarters , a large attendance was present . The meetings are held on Monday evenings at 7 . 30 , and all brethren in want of Masonic instruction cannot do better than attend where they will meet with a hearty and fraternal reception . Several new members joined on the present occasion , who expressed great pleasure at their election , promising constant attendance . Next Monday the Third Degree will be worked by Bro . W . Pennefather , P . M ., Preceptor , assisted bv Bro . H . I . Lardner , P . M ., Bro . Young presiding .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . ij 8 g ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the ijth inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Gibson , W . M . •, Coleman , S . W . ; Hayes , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , Treas . ; Coughlan , Sec . ;' Hume S . D .: Arnold , J . D . ; Glover , I . G . ; Capt . Butterworth , P . M . ; Wade , P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Taylor , Mussun , Harris , Folson , Chilcott , Christian , Mason , Chinn , Roberts , Green , junr ., Geisel , Luckhurst , and Pnrnel . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro , Folson , W . M . elect 1604 , was presented bv Bro . Boulton , P . M ., for installation . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , nnd all below the rank of Installed Master retired . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Coughlan was installed in the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom . The Board of Installed Masters was closed , and Uro . Folson took the chair , the M . M . s' were admitted and saluted the W . M . The lodge

was resumed to the Second and First Degree , and the W . M . saluted . The W . M . having appointed and invested his officers , the charges were then given in a very creditable manner by the Installing Master Bro . Folson vacated , and the nstalling Master took the chair . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Roberts being the candidate . Nothing further offering , t ! i « lodge was closed . A meeting of the Charitable Association was afterwards held , which proved favourable to Bro . O . D . Ward .

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INSTRUCTION . CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . J 04 . )—A convocation of the above chapter was held at the Moorgate , Moorgntc-street , on Tuesdnv , the 13 th Inst . Present : Comps Pratt , Z . ; 1 . C . Smith , 11 . ; Knight , J . ; Carter , S . E . ; Kaufman , S . N . ; Whiting , P . S . ; Edmonds , Preceptor ; Bolton , Vine , Gregory , and others . The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting rend and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation

was rehearsed , Comp . Vine candidate . Comp . Pratt thanked the companions for letting him take the M . E . Z . 's chair , he having to rehearse the ceremony in his own chapter . The companions of this chapter of improvement are always willing to give away any office that a companion may wish to fili . And a pleasant and instructive evening is always enjoyed by the companions , under the kind care of its excellent Proceptor , Comp . T . C . Edmonds , who is always present .

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 975 ) . —A very large gathering of past and present Principals assembled on Tuesday last , the 13 th inst ., at the White Hart , corner of Abchurch-lane and Cannon-street , E . C , when Comps . Webb , Eraser , and Glllard very ably worked the installation ceremonies of each of their respective chairs . Afterwards the

comnanions were admitted , and the exaltation ceremony was rehearsed by Comps . Notley , / .. ; Payne , H . ; H . Ruff , J . ; Webb , S . N . ; Bceilcll , P . S . ; and B . Maynes . It was announced that Comps . Hale , Brooks , and Notley would work the installation ceremonies on Tuesday , the nth May , which will be the last occasion for the present session , which will close at the end of that month .

NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No , 1471 ) . —A convocation was held on Thursday , the 8 th inst ., at the Alwyn Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s-road , Canonbury . Present * Comps . W . H . Dean , M . E . Z . ; G . F . Cook , II . ; Wm Cook , I , ; . J . E . Shclfield , S . E . ; E . Hislop , S . N . ; J . Corbet ,. P . S . ; and James Funston . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed in an able an * impressive manner . A pleasant and profitable evening was spent